Eraser
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eraser is a noun meaning One who erases.
Meaning
One who erases.
More Meanings
- (Canada, US, Philippines) An object used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
- (computing) An overwriter program used to prevent data recovery.
- (Canada, US, Philippines) An object used to erase something written either by chalk on a chalkboard, by a marker on a whiteboard, or by some other erasable implement; a chalkboard eraser, whiteboard eraser, etc.
Example Sentences
I have worn out the eraser on this pencil.
Word Forms
- erasers
Synonyms for eraser
Depending on context, synonyms include rubber, bungee.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clearance, cleanup, cleaning, clean-up, rough, scratch.
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